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19th Century Chinese Guardian Lions in Original Condition
19th Century Chinese Guardian Lions in Original Condition

19th Century Chinese Guardian Lions in Original Condition

Located in Kramfors, SE

Chinese guardian lions in original condition. The lions are made from wood and were handmade

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions in Red and Gold Lacquer
19th Century Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions in Red and Gold Lacquer

19th Century Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions in Red and Gold Lacquer

Located in NICE, FR

We present you with this stunning pair of statues representing Chinese guardian lions, also known

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, Foo Dogs or Shishi
Vintage Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, Foo Dogs or Shishi

Vintage Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, Foo Dogs or Shishi

Located in Stamford, CT

Vintage Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, Foo Dogs or Shishi are symbolic, protective figures that

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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Guardian's Tail Inkstone, circa 1850
Chinese Guardian's Tail Inkstone, circa 1850

Chinese Guardian's Tail Inkstone, circa 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

subculture in ancient China, and demanded their own set of tools that were not only functional, but also

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Pair of Chinese Guardian Lion Dogs, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Guardian Lion Dogs, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Guardian Lion Dogs, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Qing-dynasty home in China’s Shanxi province. One has a pearl under its foot, and the other has a lion

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues
Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues

Pair of Carved Stone Chinese Guardian Lion Statues

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

In Asian culture, the lion-like guardian lion or foo dog is a symbol of protection and guardianship

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Sandstone

Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions Foo Dogs Blue Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions Foo Dogs Blue Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions Foo Dogs Blue Ceramic

Located in Poperinge, BE

Vintage pair of glazed ceramic Komainu figurines with a crackle effect, Guardian Lions, better

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Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of European Porcelain Figures of Chinese Guardian Lions
Pair of European Porcelain Figures of Chinese Guardian Lions

Pair of European Porcelain Figures of Chinese Guardian Lions

Located in Essex, MA

Brightly painted with a male and female foo dog or Buddhistic lion one holding a ball for the material world and the female with the cub representing the spiritual.

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Antique Late 19th Century European Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Rose Quartz Chinese Guardian Foo Dogs, Fu Lions
Pair of Rose Quartz Chinese Guardian Foo Dogs, Fu Lions

Pair of Rose Quartz Chinese Guardian Foo Dogs, Fu Lions

Located in Lomita, CA

hand-carved rose quartz foo dogs (also known as guardian lions) exudes protective strength and artistry

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Quartz

Pair of Chinese Guardian Fu Lions with Riders, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Guardian Fu Lions with Riders, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Guardian Fu Lions with Riders, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

home in 19th-century China. Also known as shizi or foo dogs, the mythical creatures are believed to be

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Foo Dogs
Chinese Foo Dogs

Chinese Foo Dogs

Located in Dallas, TX

Here we offer a pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, often called "Foo Dogs." Chinese Guardian Lions are

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Statues

Materials

Limestone

Mid-1800s Oversized Palace Chinese Rug Museum Quality Large Chinese Rug 13x18
Mid-1800s Oversized Palace Chinese Rug Museum Quality Large Chinese Rug 13x18

Mid-1800s Oversized Palace Chinese Rug Museum Quality Large Chinese Rug 13x18

Located in New York, NY

Condition Good Condition considering Age and History, worn areas throughout, see photos Chinese guardian

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Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Fengshui Chinese Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog Statue Sculpture - Pair
Antique Fengshui Chinese Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog Statue Sculpture - Pair

Antique Fengshui Chinese Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog Statue Sculpture - Pair

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Fengshui Chinese Bronze Guardian Lion Foo Dog Statue Sculpture - Pair Chinese guardian

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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Chinoiserie Porcelain Foo Dogs Fu Guardian Lion Statues Sculptures 23"
Chinese Chinoiserie Porcelain Foo Dogs Fu Guardian Lion Statues Sculptures 23"

Chinese Chinoiserie Porcelain Foo Dogs Fu Guardian Lion Statues Sculptures 23"

Located in Dayton, OH

A large and impressive pair of blanc de chine porcelain Chinese guardian lions / Foo Dogs / Shishi

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions
Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions

Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions

Located in Atlanta, GA

Chinese, Ming Dynasty. Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs or Guardian

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Bronze Urns with Lids
Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Bronze Urns with Lids

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Bronze Urns with Lids

Located in Wainscott, NY

the lid is most often a Chinese guardian lion (shi / "foo dog" ), a stylized mythical beast. These

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Early 20th Century Chinese Urns

Materials

Bronze

2 Rare Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Fu Lion Temple Garden Statues 41"
2 Rare Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Fu Lion Temple Garden Statues 41"

2 Rare Chinese Marble Foo Dog Guardian Fu Lion Temple Garden Statues 41"

Located in Dayton, OH

. 1,000 lbs each Known as Chinese guardian lions, imperial guardian lions, stone lions, shishi, lion dogs

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Statues

Materials

Marble

Cast Iron Foo Dog Sculpture
Cast Iron Foo Dog Sculpture

Cast Iron Foo Dog Sculpture

Located in Asheville, NC

This cast iron piece features a statuary male Chinese guardian Lion (Foo Dog) proudly balancing

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20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Chinese Shisa Foo Dog Figurines, A Pair
Chinese Shisa Foo Dog Figurines, A Pair

Chinese Shisa Foo Dog Figurines, A Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

. Statues are traditional Chinese guardians, representing protection, wealth, and good fortune in Chinese

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture
Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture

Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Ming Dynasty period (1368 - 1644) hand-carved stone Foo Dog guardian lion sculpture

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pair of Kerosene Lamps with Birds in Chinese Style
Pair of Kerosene Lamps with Birds in Chinese Style

Pair of Kerosene Lamps with Birds in Chinese Style

Located in Paris, FR

patina. Each oil lamp rests on four legs toppd by a Foo dog. Foo Dogs or Chinese guardian lions are a

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Antique Late 19th Century French Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Vintage Chinese Fu Dog Lamp
Pair of Vintage Chinese Fu Dog Lamp

Pair of Vintage Chinese Fu Dog Lamp

Located in Sheffield, MA

called foo dogs or fu dogs. Foo dogs were originally displayed outdoors. These Chinese guardian lions

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Sculptures Bookends
Vintage Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Sculptures Bookends

Vintage Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Sculptures Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Striking pair of Chinese Guardian lions, also known as Food Dogs, beautifully rendered in a rich

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookends

Materials

Resin

Pair Of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Lion Censers
Pair Of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Lion Censers

Pair Of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Foo Lion Censers

Located in Norwood, NJ

from the open mouths when in use. Chinese guardian lions. Lions have long been associated with

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

19th Century Chinese Peking Rug in Ivory with Lion Dogs & Auspicious Symbols
19th Century Chinese Peking Rug in Ivory with Lion Dogs & Auspicious Symbols

19th Century Chinese Peking Rug in Ivory with Lion Dogs & Auspicious Symbols

Located in Barrington, IL

the composition is a large medallion adorned with lion dogs, traditional guardians in Chinese culture

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Pair of Antique Chinese Bronze Urns on Columns
Pair of Antique Chinese Bronze Urns on Columns

Pair of Antique Chinese Bronze Urns on Columns

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

. Originating in China, foo dogs resemble Chinese guardian lions, representing prosperity, success, and

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Urns

Materials

Metal, Bronze

1900s Copper Red Chinese Ginger Jar with Foo Dogs
1900s Copper Red Chinese Ginger Jar with Foo Dogs

1900s Copper Red Chinese Ginger Jar with Foo Dogs

Located in Lomita, CA

. The lid of the jar features a foo dog, also known as a "Chinese guardian lion" or "lion of Buddha

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 1970s blue ceramic foo dog lamps vintage chinese
Pair of 1970s blue ceramic foo dog lamps vintage chinese

Pair of 1970s blue ceramic foo dog lamps vintage chinese

Located in Nicolosi, IT

lamps features a striking design inspired by the legendary Chinese guardian lions, symbolizing

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Vintage 1970s Italian Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric

Carved Wood Foo Dog Decorative Cigar, Cigarette or 420 Ashtray
Carved Wood Foo Dog Decorative Cigar, Cigarette or 420 Ashtray

Carved Wood Foo Dog Decorative Cigar, Cigarette or 420 Ashtray

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carved Chinese Foo Dog Cigar, cigarette, 420 Ashtray, or Incense Burner - Chinese Guardian Lion. A

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ashtrays

Materials

Wood

Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions
Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions

Pair Of Chinese Hardstone Guardian Lions

Located in Norwood, NJ

Pair of hand carved Chinese Jade hardstone Foo Lions or Fu Dogs. This pair of Chinese spinach jade

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

"Historic Flags of the United States" ZHANG Boju & ZHANG Xinzeng
"Historic Flags of the United States" ZHANG Boju & ZHANG Xinzeng

"Historic Flags of the United States" ZHANG Boju & ZHANG Xinzeng

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

$158,853 USD for Orchids, sold at China Guardian Auctions, Beijing in 2015. The artist died in 1982.  

Category

20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Chinese Soapstone Guardian Lion, 19th Century
Chinese Soapstone Guardian Lion, 19th Century

Chinese Soapstone Guardian Lion, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

A Chinese soapstone guardian lion, 19th century. 5 ½ inches wide by 2 ½ inches deep by 4 ½ inches

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Chinese Ceramic Glazed Guardian Ming Dynasty
Chinese Ceramic Glazed Guardian Ming Dynasty

Chinese Ceramic Glazed Guardian Ming Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

. He is likely one of the four heavenly kings, the protective guardians widely worshiped in China. This

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

18th Century Chinese Stone Guardian Sculpture
18th Century Chinese Stone Guardian Sculpture

18th Century Chinese Stone Guardian Sculpture

Located in Chicago, IL

This ancient stone guardian lion shizi was carved by hand out of a single block of limestone. The

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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm
Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm

Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm

Located in Chicago, IL

guardian of the home. He exudes a remarkable sense of life and energy - crouched on all fours with curly

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm
Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm

Chinese Stone Fu Dog Guardian Charm

Located in Chicago, IL

guardian of the home. He exudes a remarkable sense of life and energy - crouched on all fours with curly

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Foo Dog Sculptures with Bronze Patina
Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Foo Dog Sculptures with Bronze Patina

Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Foo Dog Sculptures with Bronze Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

made in the west. In reality these imperial Chinese guardians are lions, which were believed to have

Category

Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions
Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions

Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions

$16,900Sale Price / set|35% Off

Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions

Located in Chicago, IL

gatekeepers seen throughout China and elsewhere in Asia. Traditional symbols of protection, they are made from

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Double Guardian Headrest, circa 1900
Chinese Double Guardian Headrest, circa 1900

Chinese Double Guardian Headrest, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

two crouching mythical guardians with fearsome expressions meant to protect the sleeping owner from

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Bronze Chimera Guardian Figure
19th Century Chinese Bronze Chimera Guardian Figure

19th Century Chinese Bronze Chimera Guardian Figure

Located in Stamford, CT

small sculpture that exudes a lot of presence. A very appealing warm, coppery patina. Guardian

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion
Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion

Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion

Located in Sheffield, MA

The features of this stone Foo lion has been softened by being exposed to the elements for many centuries. Still a very handsome sculptural specimen made from carved stone, it is kno...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Archaistic Statues

Materials

Stone

Chinese Ancient Hand Carved Wood Lion Guardian
Chinese Ancient Hand Carved Wood Lion Guardian

Chinese Ancient Hand Carved Wood Lion Guardian

Located in South Burlington, VT

A Chinese hand carved and hand painted wooden effigy of a fantastic Bixie dating to before Song

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Vintage Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - A Pair
Vintage Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - A Pair

Vintage Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

modern take on the traditional Chinese guardian lion, each statue boasts a dramatic two-tone glaze

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Models and Miniatures

Materials

Earthenware

Ming Dynasty Stone Guardian Statue, China, 17th Century
Ming Dynasty Stone Guardian Statue, China, 17th Century

Ming Dynasty Stone Guardian Statue, China, 17th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

subtle mineral deposits, exudes an aura of timelessness and reverence. As guardians of temples and

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Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

19th Century Chinese Figure of a Guardian God
19th Century Chinese Figure of a Guardian God

19th Century Chinese Figure of a Guardian God

Located in Somis, CA

This 19th-century hand-carved polychromatic wood figure depicts a powerful Guardian, poised on a

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair
Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair

Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair

Located in Forney, TX

A magnificent pair of large antique Chinese porcelain temple Guardian Lions - Foo Dogs. The near

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Stone Fu Lion Guardians, c. 1800
Pair of Chinese Stone Fu Lion Guardians, c. 1800

Pair of Chinese Stone Fu Lion Guardians, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

This pair of limestone fu lion-dogs once protected a grand courtyard home in 19th-century China

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

A Japanese Fluted Imari Vase with Mark and Metal Cover, 19th Century
A Japanese Fluted Imari Vase with Mark and Metal Cover, 19th Century

A Japanese Fluted Imari Vase with Mark and Metal Cover, 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

jade green lappets centred by gilt shisa (the Japanese variant of Chinese guardian lions), the central

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Stone Fu Lion Guardians
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Stone Fu Lion Guardians

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Stone Fu Lion Guardians

Located in Chicago, IL

guarded the entrance to one of provincial China's grand homes. One peers up and the other down, both

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Song Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Tomb Guardian Panel with Stand
Song Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Tomb Guardian Panel with Stand

Song Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Tomb Guardian Panel with Stand

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Chinese pottery tomb guardian panel with stand. Age: China, Song Dynasty, 10th - 12th

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Qing Dynasty Chinese Sancai Temple Guardian Figure
Qing Dynasty Chinese Sancai Temple Guardian Figure

Qing Dynasty Chinese Sancai Temple Guardian Figure

Located in Forney, TX

A large antique Chinese glazed Sancai pottery temple guardian figure, designed to ward off evil

Category

Antique 18th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery

Limestone Fu Dog Guardian Figure from China, c. 1900
Limestone Fu Dog Guardian Figure from China, c. 1900

Limestone Fu Dog Guardian Figure from China, c. 1900

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This limestone carving depicts a Fu Dog Guardian figure and was carved from a solid block

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

20th Century Large Pair of Chinese Cast Iron Guardian Lions
20th Century Large Pair of Chinese Cast Iron Guardian Lions

20th Century Large Pair of Chinese Cast Iron Guardian Lions

Located in Point Richmond, CA

finish over their natural color, but they can be repainted any color. While they represent guardian lions

Category

20th Century Chinese Other Statues

Materials

Iron

Chinese Tang Dynasty-Style Sancai Glazed Terra Cotta Tomb Guardian
Chinese Tang Dynasty-Style Sancai Glazed Terra Cotta Tomb Guardian

Chinese Tang Dynasty-Style Sancai Glazed Terra Cotta Tomb Guardian

Located in Queens, NY

Antique Chinese Tang Dynasty-style terra cotta tomb guardian figure seen in its typical stance of

Category

20th Century Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Chinese guardian you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, stone and wood, every Chinese guardian was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a Chinese guardian, we have 78 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a Chinese guardian — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Chinese guardian bearing Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Chinese guardian that is appealing in its simplicity, but Tang Dynasty produced versions that are worth a look.

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The average selling price for a Chinese guardian at 1stDibs is $3,250, while they’re typically $229 on the low end and $180,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Chinese Guardian
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese guardian lions are called shishi or stone lions. In English, they are colloquially referred to as lion dogs or foo dogs. Shishi are typically made out of stone. On 1stDibs, find your own stone lions from top sellers around the world.